论文信息 - The Power to Change: Adopting Free and Open Source Software in Papua New Guinea

The Power to Change: Adopting Free and Open Source Software in Papua New Guinea

Free and Open Source Software has a huge potential to contribute to the development of a sustainable ICT infrastructure for developing countries. Lower initial and recurrent costs, less dependence on foreign software vendors, increased local capacity development and growth potential for a local ICT industry are the main advantages. Papua New Guinea has not embraced these advantages. This article explains the nature and characteristics of Free and Open Source Software and outlines some measures to increase the adoption of Free and Open Source Software in Papua New Guinea.

Victor van Reijswoud | V. V. Reijswoud

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